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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2022: Coffee lovers, gather! The month of October is here and October 1 is marked as the International Coffee Day . The day is celebrated to highlight the significance of all those farmers whose livelihood depends upon coffee plantations. The day also aims at creating awareness of the innumerable benefits of coffee and rich history of the aromatic beverage. ALSO READ: International Coffee Day 2022: Coffee Linked to Living Longer, Lower Heart Disease Risk; 7 Reasons Why Coffee is Good for You As you all drink your morning cup of coffee, here is everything you need to know about your favourite beverage: The mention of coffee dates back to as far as 800 AD. Brazil produces the largest amount of coffee in the world. It was the International Coffee Organization that decided to celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1. In 2015, the day was first celebrated in Milan. Coffee is among the few beverages that can be served both hot and cold. The … [Read more...] about International Coffee Day 2022: All You Need To Know About Your Favourite Beverage

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS 2022: October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe. The day was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly with an aim of honouring the contribution of older persons and looking into the problems that they face. Older people make significant contributions to society via volunteer work, passing on experience and knowledge, and assisting their families with different responsibilities. As today we celebrate this occasion, let’s glance at its history and significance. International Day of Older Persons: History and Significance The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 14, 1990, to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. The day came into being after the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing initiative, which was adopted by the World Assembly on Ageing in 1982. The UN General Assembly in 1991 approved the United Nations Principles for Older Persons. … [Read more...] about International Day of Older Persons 2022: Theme, History, Significance and Quotes to Share

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2022: Every year 77 Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), dozens of coffee associates, and millions of coffee lovers come together to celebrate their favourite beverage on October 1. The day is marked to celebrate “the coffee sector’s diversity, quality and passion.” It is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their love of the beverage and support farmers whose livelihood depends on the aromatic crop. But why should the love for coffee last for just one day? Here is why you should love and consume coffee every day: Helps To Keep Heart Ailments at Bay According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a cup or two of coffee every day makes you less likely to develop heart failure. It can also decrease the chances of coronary heart disease and stroke. A new study published on Tuesday in the peer-reviewed European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, said that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day might help you live longer and reduce risk … [Read more...] about International Coffee Day 2022: Coffee Linked to Living Longer, Lower Heart Disease Risk; 7 Reasons Why Coffee is Good for You

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2022: Coffee is one of the most loved beverages across the globe. For many of us, the day doesn’t start without a sip of the rich flavours of our favourite drink be it espresso, latte or cappuccino. Many times, we meet new friends or go on date over coffee. And to celebrate this amazing and aromatic drink, October 1 is marked as International Coffee Day. The day is celebrated by the 77 member states of the International Coffee Organisation and dozens of coffee associations from around the world. This year the theme of the day is committed to coffee farmers’ prosperity to reduce the coffee industry’s impact on the environment and mitigate climate change. International Coffee Day: History In 2014, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) decided to dedicate the day to celebrating the coffee sector’s diversity, quality and passion and to all coffee lovers. It also aims to support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on aromatic crops. But it … [Read more...] about Why is International Coffee Day Celebrated? Theme, History, Significance and How to Celebrate This Aromatic Crop

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS 2022: Older people are blessed with more wisdom, experience, gratitude, love, and strength. They serve as inspiration to the family members and society at large, with their vast knowledge and experience of varied topics. Instead of treating them with kindness, dignity and affection, and showing care, many older people are forgotten, ignored, or sent to old-age homes by their families. In a bid to promote equal rights and freedoms for older persons, the United Nations (UN) came up with the International Day of Older Persons which is observed on the first Monday of October. This year, the day will be observed on October 1. Staying physically and mentally healthy is important for all. Regardless of age, everyone should take care of their health. However, an older people’s body needs extra care as it undergoes many changes which may make them prone to falling sick like catching a cold or flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, etc. On the … [Read more...] about International Day of Older Persons 2022: Tips for Seniors to Stay Healthy and Active

As the West and Russia remain mired in soaring tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine, increasingly apparent signs of sabotage that struck twin gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea have emerged as another, dangerous front in the crisis between NATO and the Kremlin. Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin has explicitly blamed the attack on an "Anglo-Saxon" plot, further raising the stakes. NATO, for its part, has not yet publicly discussed putting forth any specific military response, nor has it publicly attributed blame for the leaks. But the alliance's North Atlantic Council said Thursday that "all currently available information indicates that this is the result of deliberate, reckless, and irresponsible acts of sabotage" in comments referred to Newsweek . "We, as Allies, have committed to prepare for, deter and defend against the coercive use of energy and other hybrid tactics by state and non-state actors," the statement said. "Any deliberate attack against Allies' critical … [Read more...] about Nord Stream pipeline “sabotage” sets up new crisis between NATO and Russia

A Malaysia-bound flight on Friday was delayed over a false bomb alarm after a fight between two passengers on board the plane at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, officials said. Seucrity agencies were alerted about the bomb call from the Malaysia Airlines’s MH173 around 1 pm after which they thoroughly checked the flight, the officials said. The aircraft finally departed for Kuala Lumpur after a delay of two hours and 40 minutes and four passengers allegedly involved in the incident were handed over to the local police, they said. “A fight broke out between two passengers for keeping their bags in the overhead cabin of the aircraft. When one passenger asked the other what was in his bag, the other replied ‘bomb’. The flight was then grounded as the pilot was informed about it and the pilot intimated the ATC (air traffic controller),” official sources told PTI. “A bomb threat assessment committee immediately probed the matter and the flight was put through checks … [Read more...] about Malaysia-bound Flight Delayed After Bomb Hoax by Passenger at IGI Airport

The United Nations marks today as International Day for Older Persons (October 1), as part of the organisation’s efforts to draw attention to healthy ageing. Recently, a report by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), “World Population Prospects 2022”, has projected big shifts in global demographic patterns in the coming decades. As global birth rates stabilise and shrink, 16% of the world population by 2050 is expected to be made up of people over 65 years. India will be home to the largest population in the world which would include a large elderly sub-population. This demographic change will have a profound impact on its health systems. In this, eye care service delivery is uniquely placed to be the first point-of-contact with the elderly and to also help with health surveillance and planning. Changes to population structure ‘The HOMES data show us that the first step towards tackling basic issues of access and confidence in the elderly is to address … [Read more...] about As India ages, keeping an eye on the elderly

Sign up to our free WhatsApp news alerts and daily briefing updates Sign up to our free daily WhatsApp news alerts The US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) adopted a new rule governing satellites on Thursday, requiring operators to deorbit satellites within five years of them ending their mission. Satellite operators will have two years to adjust to the new rule, the first of its kind in the US. An existing, decades-old and non-binding guideline had encouraged satellite operators to deorbit their satellites within 25 years of the end of the satellite’s mission. “But 25 years is a long time,” FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a press statement Thursday afternoon. “There is no reason to wait that long anymore, especially in low-Earth orbit .” The new rule is necessary, Ms Rosenworcel added, to combat the growing problem of space debris in low Earth orbit. “Right now there are thousands of metric tons of orbital debris in the … [Read more...] about US FCC adopts first ever space junk rule for satellites

The global hunger crisis is so severe that one person is starving to death every four seconds, according to humanitarian relief organizations. Hunger is the biggest crisis facing the globe today and we must all act now to save lives. The Horn of Africa continues to suffer from a prolonged drought, caused by climate change. Families have lost everything as they cannot grow food without rain. Their livestock has died from extreme heat. Millions are desperately searching for food each day. The U.N. World Food Program (WFP) estimated 26 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are suffering from severe hunger due to drought. Famine is likely to be declared in parts of Somalia. "Families here have one plea for the rest of the world. Please don't look away. Please help," said Malene Jensen of UNICEF. The world can do more to help concerned mothers in nutrition centers who are watching their children die from hunger. Relief operations in Somalia and other countries have … [Read more...] about A person dies of hunger every four seconds | Opinion